Why do Kids Act Out?

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Let’s be honest. If you are a parent, at some time you have experienced something like this.

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You have

  • places to go

  • things to do

  • people to see

The last thing you need is for your child to slow you down. Why do kids act out at the worst possible time?

Where will that paper airplane end up?

Where will that paper airplane end up?

Why do kids act out at school?

Do you dread getting emails or phone calls from your child’s teacher?

Teenagers can be really loud when you don’t want them to be.

Teenagers can be really loud when you don’t want them to be.

Why do teenagers act out at the most inconvenient time?

It’s embarrassing when your teen is defiant to you in front of other people.

This must be a perfect family!

This must be a perfect family!

“It’s easy to look at other people’s perfect kids, and feel you are a bad parent. Stop. Just stop.”

Child Behavior Problems and Solutions

You already know the answers to these, because no matter how you feel right now, you are a good parent. You want to do what is best for your child.

Why do kids act out? They may be…

  • Tired: Create a consistent bedtime routine.

  • Hungry: Provide regular healthy snacks and meals.

  • Confused: Have reasonable expectations and consistent rules.

  • Nervous or afraid: Look at the situation from their point of view. Prepare them before hand for what is coming. Offer encouragement and safe places to go. Never belittle their fears.

  • In pain: Are their shoes too tight? Do they get regular dental check ups? Is someone hurting them?

  • Feeling unloved or unlovable: A hug a day does wonders. especially for teens. Give sincere compliments. Spend a few minutes with your child without your phone in your hand.

See? You already know what to do.

You already know that it is difficult to be the perfect parent among the stress of daily life.

Child behavior problems can be overwhelming.

Child behavior problems can be overwhelming.

teens can be incomprehensible.

teens can be incomprehensible.

Sometimes, we don’t know what to do when our kids act out.

Your child could be experiencing an invisible disability, such as ADHD or Autism.

Get answers you need from a certified autism expert or ADHD specialist.

Or download our FREE chart to get an understanding of some signs of ADHD or autism.

No obligation. No judgement. Just answers from two experts who have been there, too.